Degree in Developmental Economics from Northwestern University while managing the Nugget Fund of alumni capital and teaching investment research classes as Executive Director of the Financial Services Group.Started career in investment banking industry at Goldman Sachs and Lazard. Moved to growth strategy and M&A consulting at L.E.K. Consulting, advising on over $4B of investment across 30+ engagements. Moved to the buy-side as an investment associate at specialized middle-market private equity firm SFW Capital Partners, partnering with technology companies in the analytical software, instrumentation, and information sectors with capstone project leading commercial due diligence for control-investment into Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), a network of over 600,000 knowledge professionals.Stepped out as an angel investor and entrepreneur as General Partner & Managing Director of investment and professional services firm ThriveLink, focusing on technology and intellectual property platforms that catalyze local economies, including coworking, wellness, sports and community software companies. Served as Co-Founder and CEO of community marketplace company TAGFI for several years, driving innovation in Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations serving small businesses, and raised over $3.5M in capital from Venture Capital firms and Angel Investors.Diverse executive skillset across financial modeling, planning, and analysis; growth strategy development, management, and analysis; enterprise technology sales including complex contract structures and public-private partnerships; talent acquisition, team leadership and mentoring; and overall strategy innovation to drive win-win-win outcomes for corporations, customers, and communities.Long-term vision and roadmap to make a material impact on the national imperative to improve financial and socioeconomic wellness within large populations through the intersection of technology, government, and private company innovation.